Mitsubishi Outlander: Engine May Stall

Recalling firm
MITSUBISHI
Product
Vehicles: MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER. Units affected: 387
Reason
When a driver sequentially performs a quick gear shift down (high rpm 6th to 5th to 4th gear etc)during high speed driving (high engine load) the engine ECU can judge the engine to run in overrun condition. As a result to avoid engine damage the ECU will turn off the engine by stopping the fuel supply and closing the throttle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to re-programme the engine ECU.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2008-09-29
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/a70e1a74-b24c-4772-bdc4-3e296f75fdbe